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H19 JOD

1998 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

3,391 mi
Last recorded3,391 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH19 JOD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 3,391 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 2,501 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 2,129 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 1,748 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 1,417 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 574 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 557 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 5 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 84,297 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,050 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,974 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,218 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,421 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,029 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 61,227 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,463 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 43,173 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,770 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 26,259 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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H19 JOD is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1998 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 48,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H19 JOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H19 JOD registered?

H19 JOD is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 June 1998.

Is H19 JOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H19 JOD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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